(a) A taxidermist may utilize an off-site preservation
facility to provide storage for wildlife specimens accepted for taxidermy purposes.

(b) Individuals operating a preservation facility for a
licensed taxidermist shall be listed on the taxidermist's annual license. The
taxidermist shall provide the operator of each listed preservation facility
with a copy of the annual taxidermy license to serve as a permit authorizing
the facility to possess wildlife owned by another.

(c) Preservation facility operators shall not be authorized
to process, skin, or conduct any taxidermy activities.

(d) Before a taxidermist delivers and stores wildlife in a
preservation facility, he or she shall ascertain that the wildlife was lawfully
taken in accordance with Rule .1002 of this Section and shall keep written
records as specified in Rule .1003 of this Section.

(e) The preservation facility and its records shall be
accessible for inspection by any agent of the Wildlife Resources Commission.

(f) It shall be the responsibility of the taxidermist to
ensure that each preservation facility listed on his or her license is operated
in compliance with this Section.

History Note: Authority G.S. 113‑134; 113‑273;

Eff. September 1, 1989;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
substantive public interest Eff. December 6, 2016;